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Asthma Care in Southern Pines, NC

Providers who help you manage asthma: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.

21 providers in Southern Pines

Care in Southern Pines

Southern Pines and Pinehurst together form the medical core of the Sandhills, a Moore County market shaped by a large retirement-age population. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system; primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health all run deep here, supported by demand from a patient base that skews older than the state as a whole.

Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients here. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm coverage before booking.

Medically reviewed by Myra A. Jones BSN, RN, CCM · August 17, 2026

Understanding asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrowed, causing wheezing, coughing (often at night or early morning), chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Triggers vary by person: allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mold, and pet dander; irritants like smoke and pollution; cold air; infections; and exercise.

Asthma care generally uses two kinds of medicine: quick-relief medicines that open airways during symptoms, and control medicines taken every day to reduce the underlying inflammation. How much asthma limits daily life varies widely from person to person, and a clinician adjusts the plan as symptoms and triggers change.

Finding the right provider

Primary-care providers and pediatricians manage most asthma, building the treatment plan and adjusting it over time. A clinician may refer to a pulmonologist when asthma stays uncontrolled or the picture is complicated. ProviderQuoHealth shows each provider's credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status so you can compare before you call.

Asthma attacks can be life-threatening. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if quick-relief medicine isn't working, if breathing trouble is severe or rapidly worsening, if it is hard to speak because you can't catch your breath, or if you notice a bluish color to the lips, face, or fingernails, drowsiness or confusion, or a racing pulse. Don't search a directory.

Providers in Southern Pines

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William L. Stewart, MD

William L. Stewart, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents in the area.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Scott Duane Sexton, MD

Scott Duane Sexton, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive care for children and addresses their healthcare needs throughout their developmental years.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Sarah Locklear Brewington, MD

Sarah Locklear Brewington, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive pediatric care for children at various stages of development.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Sarah Elizabeth Carr, MD

Sarah Elizabeth Carr, MD, is a pediatrician practicing in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents in the area.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Sandhills Pediatrics — Pediatrics

Sandhills Pediatrics provides pediatric care in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on serving the healthcare needs of children and families in the area.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Rebecca Kay Simpkin, MD

Rebecca Kay Simpkin, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents in the community.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Premier Pediatrics, PA — Pediatrics

Premier Pediatrics, PA provides pediatric care in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Nora C Mason, MD

Nora C Mason, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Mason provides care for children and addresses the healthcare needs of pediatric patients in the community.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Natalee Sheppe French, MD

Natalee Sheppe French, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents in the community.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Lindsey M. Bellamy, DO

Lindsey M. Bellamy, DO, is a pediatrician serving the Southern Pines, NC area. Dr. Bellamy provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents. Contact the office to learn more about services offered.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Kidzcare Pediatrics, PC — Pediatrics

Kidzcare Pediatrics, PC provides pediatric care in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on meeting the healthcare needs of children and families in the community.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Kathleen M. Clarke-Pearson, MD

Kathleen M. Clarke-Pearson, MD, is a pediatrician serving the Southern Pines, NC area. Dr. Clarke-Pearson provides comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Karin Yount Kent, MD

Karin Yount Kent, MD, is a pediatrician in Southern Pines, NC. She provides care for children and adolescents in the community.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Joseph C Boals IV, MD

Joseph C Boals IV, MD, is a pediatrician serving the Southern Pines, NC area. He provides comprehensive medical care for children and adolescents.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Jill R. Roberson, MD

Jill R. Roberson, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Roberson provides comprehensive care for children and works with families to support their child's health and development.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Jennifer M Mabry, MD

Jennifer M Mabry, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents in the area.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Frederick H Mabry, MD

Frederick H Mabry, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive care for children of all ages.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Ellen Mae Gaudlip, MD

Ellen Mae Gaudlip, MD, is a pediatrician located in Southern Pines, NC. She provides medical care for children and adolescents in the area.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Christoph R Diasio, MD

Christoph R Diasio, MD, is a pediatrician serving the Southern Pines, NC area. Dr. Diasio provides comprehensive medical care for children and families in the community.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Brian T. Sherrington, MD

Brian T. Sherrington, MD, is a pediatrician serving the Southern Pines, NC area. He provides comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Allyson Corinne Metro, MD

Allyson Corinne Metro, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Southern Pines, NC. She provides medical care for infants, children, and adolescents in the community.

SOUTHERN PINES, NCPediatrics

Common questions

What's the difference between rescue and controller medicines?

Quick-relief (rescue) medicines act fast to open airways during symptoms; control medicines are taken regularly to reduce the airway inflammation underneath. A clinician builds the combination that fits your asthma. This page is general education, not a treatment recommendation.

Can I still exercise with asthma?

Most people with well-managed asthma can be active; exercise is a known trigger for some, and a clinician can adjust the plan so activity stays on the table. Talk with your provider about what fits your situation.

When is an asthma attack an emergency?

When quick-relief medicine isn't helping, or breathing trouble is severe or rapidly worsening. Also treat it as an emergency if it is hard to speak because you can't catch your breath, if the lips, face, or fingernails look bluish, or if there is drowsiness, confusion, or a racing pulse. Asthma attacks can be life-threatening; don't wait one out. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.

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